LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (12 HR NIGHT SHIFT)
Company: The GEO Group
Location: Karnes City
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview Are you looking for a
career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to
do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and
recognition that comes with working for the industry's global
leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides
complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners
worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and
community reentry services. From the development of
state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management
services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release
reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO
offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver
enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We
believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is
about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a
great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of
employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With
comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you
will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
Responsibilities Role and Responsibilities Working alongside our
Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll play a vital part in providing the
highest level of care to inmates/detainees while putting a special
focus on maintaining our safe and secure workplace. Develop nursing
care plans with guidance from the RN. Perform complete physical
assessment and medical history. Provide nursing care within your
capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate
physician. Make sure prescribed medications are administered as
instructed. Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions,
and progress, and report problems to management. Securely
administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and
trafficking. Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records
confidential. Qualifications Competencies Required Excellent
diagnostic skills, patience, and natural empathy are all key
qualities we look for. Our employees feel proud to play a role in
our patients’ re-entry to society. Minimum Requirements Graduate of
an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current,
unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current
copy of license on file at the facility at all times. Two (2) years
of direct work experience preferred. Must possess competence in the
performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical
emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and
psychiatric nursing care. Must have the ability to work without
direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and
be able provide appropriate follow through treatment. Ability to
work with computers and the necessary software typically used by
the department. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Physical Requirements Frequently : Lift or carry and push/pull up
to 40 lbs.; walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder
level. Occasionally : Lift or carry and push/pull up to 60 lbs.;
work with machinery and climb. GEO Secured Services
Keywords: The GEO Group, Corpus Christi , LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (12 HR NIGHT SHIFT), Healthcare , Karnes City, Texas
